Originally Posted by
USirritated
I think that the Courtyard Airport & Cruiseport has a free cruise shuttle too, but you might want to call them to find out. I would not discount them as an alternative if I were you.
They do...at least TO the pier..
The Ren is fine...not IMO a 4* hotel....you can see the pier from some rooms..
you can check this out as well
www.suntrolley.com
just flag it down....goes RIGHT to Publix.
Lots to walk to..Walgreens across the street, starbucks, einstein bagles, an itlaian place called (IIRC) Giorgios...small...decent pizza...looks like you're eating in a deli unless they redid it. Seems that lots of locals go there.
There is NOTHING near the CY Airport so i would skip it....
You'll be there when the lounge is open, but if not, i would SKIP breakfast in the dining room. It is lousy, with horrible service and way overpriced. In fact, if it was slow, they wouldn't set up the buffet...kicker was, they wouldn't tell the front desk!
it is NOT worth $199 a night (IMO not even in Prime season!)....
The pool area is nice...and if there is still a gal in the bar named Michelle...she won a bartending contest and can make like 100 martinis!
At one point, i think they had signs saying the water was a weird color...
It is what it is...an acceptable hotel...some of the staff is wonderful, some can be not so nice.
The pier is basically across the street (but it's too big and not designed for walking, plus i think they frown upon that!) Cab should be about 10 bucks or so.
the Publix and Total wine should have EVERYTHING you want...total wine is HUGE!! i can spend hours in there..and there's lots of places to eat too
http://www.theharbourshops.com/